• Coordinator Application
• Booth event layout
• Food Vendor Application(s)

We ask that event organizers submit coordinator application and supporting documents 60-90 days prior to the event.   The early submission allows food vendors opportunity to meet food permit application deadlines. Food vendors must apply 15 days prior to the event to qualify for a Temporary Food Permit. 

Cost for each temporary food service permit is $75.00

New - Online Application and Payment Portal for Environmental Health 

Event Coordinator should submit a, "Special event Application" to building.permits@chathamcountync.gov or submit in person at 80 East St. Pittsboro, NC 27312

• All event food vendors are required to submit an application.

• Applications may be submitted online via New-Online Portal for Environmental Health

• Fee

Non-profit food vendors are exempt due to the 501C3 tax exemption status such as
churches, civic and political organizations

Proof of this status is required. Proof of status may include a copy of the 501C3 Letter of Determination or a letter from the organization stating that 100% of food sale proceeds will go back to the non-profit organization.

Non-profit groups are allowed by NC General Statutes to prepare and sell food for up to 2 consecutive days per month without regulation.

Complete Verification of Food Sales Form and return to the health department for processing.

Apply online via Open Gov Portal

Some food manufacturing that is not retail or packaged foods are inspected under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture. View a chart to help you decide (PDF).

However, exempt food vendors must complete Verification of Food Sales Form and return to the health department.

Apply online via Open Gov Portal 

Mobile food units that hold a foodservice permit and return to the commissary daily are exempt from a temporary food regulations.

Mobile food truck vendors must complete Verification of Food Sales Form and return to the health department. Documentation of the most current foodservice inspection must be provided to the health department.

Apply online via Open Gov Portal